The Government approved an investment of US$250 million in lithium and launches another RIGI

The government of Javier Milei took a key step in its economic strategy by approving an investment of more than US$250 million in lithium in Catamarca.

The initiative, promoted under the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI), marks one of the first concrete cases of the program and reinforces the country's productive and export profile.

The RIGI is starting to show real results

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The project, approved by the Ministry of Economy, incorporates Minera del Altiplano

into the regime.

The total investment amounts to more than US$251 million and aims to expand production in the Salar del Hombre Muerto, one of the most important deposits in the country.

This is a clear signal to the markets: Argentina is once again attracting large scale investments after years of uncertainty.

More production to position Argentina in the world The

expansion of the Fénix project will increase the annual production of lithium carbonate from 28,500 to 38,000

tons.

This represents a significant leap that strengthens Argentina's role as one of the main global players in the lithium market.

The growth occurs in an international context where the demand for the mineral is skyrocketing due to the energy transition and electromobility.

Dollars, Exports and Growth

Lithium is one of the strategic sectors for generating foreign exchange.

The Government is betting on this type of investment to strengthen reserves, increase exports and consolidate macroeconomic balance.

The influx of capital under RIGI reinforces that strategy.

Direct impact on the local economy

One of the most important points of the project is its impact on the regional economy.

60% of the investment allocated to goods, services and infrastructure will be executed by local suppliers.

This implies employment generation, development of production chains and greater economic activity in Catamarca.

An accelerated investment plan

The schedule contemplates

rapid execution.

During the first year, the company will invest more than $92 million, exceeding the minimum requirements established by the regime.

In addition, production will begin before the completion of the complete work, allowing for early revenue generation.

Lithium as the engine of the new economic model

The national government positions lithium as one of the pillars of its economic strategy

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Mining, together with energy and infrastructure, forms part of RIGI's core to transform the Argentine productive matrix.

Legal security and clear rules for attracting investment

The approval of the project also sends an institutional signal.

RIGI offers fiscal stability, predictability and clear conditions for large investors.

This contrasts with the previous scenario, marked by uncertainty and lack of incentives.

A change of direction in economic policy The

progress of this type of project reflects a shift in Argentine economic policy

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The focus is on attracting investment, generating private employment and strengthening competitive sectors.

Argentina returns to the global investment radar

With this approval, the country is beginning to regain prominence on the international stage

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The challenge now will be to sustain this flow of investments and scale the volume of projects.